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culture1 year ago•2 min saved

"Freaknik: Uncovering Atlanta's Wild '90s Party Phenomenon"

A new documentary titled "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" revisits the rowdy and raunchy spring festival in Atlanta that attracted hundreds of thousands of young people, mostly Black college students, in the 1980s and 90s. The documentary, released on Hulu, has sparked curiosity and concern among former attendees, now in their 40s and 50s, about whether they might appear in it. Some have even threatened legal action, while others have expressed unease about potentially embarrassing footage being included. Producers have assured that releases were signed by those who shared their footage, and faces were blurred in explicit scenes to protect identities.

via The New York Times|

#atlanta #culture #documentary

culture1 year ago•1 min saved

"2024 Nowruz: Insights from an Ancient Spring Festival"

Nowruz, an ancient festival celebrating the arrival of spring, is observed by over 300 million people in various regions, including the Balkans, the Black Sea basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Rooted in Zoroastrianism, it is listed as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO and is celebrated in countries with significant Persian cultural influence. The UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as International Nowruz Day in 2021.

via Al Jazeera English|

#cultural-heritage #culture #international-celebration

travel1 year ago•3 min saved

"Fiery Start: Chinese Travelers Celebrate Lunar Year of the Dragon"

Chinese travellers made 195 million trips on Lunar New Year's Eve, marking a 26.7% increase from last year, with warmer destinations in the south and snowy destinations in the north being popular choices. Domestic passenger traffic surged, with rail and flight trips doubling and nearly doubling, respectively. Bookings for attractions and sightseeing tickets rose by 300%, and outbound bookings were higher than the pre-pandemic year. Landmarks across the world joined in on the festivities, and the annual Spring Festival Gala TV gala set a live broadcast record.

via South China Morning Post|

#chinese-travellers #domestic-trips #lunar-new-year

society-and-culture1 year ago•6 min saved

"China's Youth Navigate Lunar New Year Amid Economic Struggles"

Many young Chinese are opting out of the traditional Lunar New Year family reunion due to economic hardships, unemployment, and family pressure. The country's slowing economy, exacerbated by government crackdowns on private enterprises and a declining real estate market, has left many feeling uncertain about their future. Some, like Yuwen and Qingfeng, are unemployed and struggling to find stable employment, while others, like Xiaoba, are avoiding family pressure to get married and settle down. As a result, many young people are choosing to spend the holiday alone or with friends, reflecting a broader trend of declining marriage rates and a shrinking population in China.

via BBC.com|

#chinese-economy #chinese-new-year #family-pressure

culture1 year ago•6 min saved

"2024 Lunar New Year: Celebrations, Taboos, and Essential Reads"

Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10, 2024, marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The festival lasts for 15 days and is filled with traditions such as cleaning homes, preparing special dishes, giving and receiving red packets, and visiting temples. The Lantern Festival on the 15th day marks the end of the celebrations, symbolizing the departure of winter and the beginning of spring.

via CNN|

#chinese-zodiac #culture #festivities

weather-travel1 year ago•2 min saved

Winter Storms Cause Chaos for Chinese Lunar New Year Travel

Snowstorms and freezing rain have disrupted transportation in large parts of China as millions of people travel for the Lunar New Year holiday, causing flight and train cancellations and stranding motorists on frozen highways. The bitter cold has spoiled plans for many to reunite with family, with social media posts showing people stuck in trains and railway stations. The freezing weather has led to one death and 13 injuries, prompting the central government to allocate funds for urgent snow removal. The freezing conditions are expected to abate soon, with warmer weather forecasted by Friday.

via BBC.com|

#china #lunar-new-year #snowstorms

weather-travel1 year ago•1 min saved

"Winter Storms Disrupt Lunar New Year Travel Across China and Japan"

Millions of Chinese people are facing travel chaos as blizzards and freezing rain snarl their journeys home for the spring festival holiday, with icy weather battering multiple regions and causing highways and train services to grind to a halt. The cold weather is expected to persist, impacting the world's largest human migration exercise as billions of Chinese people head home to celebrate the lunar new year, with the transport ministry forecasting a record nine billion trips for this year's holiday.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#blizzards #china #spring-festival

weather-travel1 year ago•1 min saved

"Blizzards Snare China's Annual Cross-Country Exodus, Millions Suffer"

Millions of Chinese people are facing travel chaos as blizzards and freezing rain snarl their journeys home for the spring festival holiday, with icy weather causing massive disruptions to highways, train stations, and airports across the country. The cold weather is expected to persist, affecting the annual holiday, which typically sees billions of trips as people head home to celebrate with their families.

via Yahoo News|

#blizzards #china #spring-festival

travel1 year ago•0 min saved

"Spring Festival Travel: China's Top 10 Destinations and Cross-Border Tourism Surge"

Travel bookings for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday in China have surged, with a sevenfold increase in tourism bookings compared to last year. Data from major on-demand services providers revealed a significant rise in bookings for home-stay hotels, scenic spot tickets, and transportation tickets. The top 10 Spring Festival destinations for tourists in China in 2024 are expected to attract a large number of visitors based on booking volume.

via China Daily|

travel-and-tourism1 year ago•6 min saved

"Anticipating Record-Breaking Outbound Tourism for Spring Festival"

The upcoming Chinese New Year holidays are expected to see a surge in outbound tourism, with China achieving mutual visa exemption with 23 countries. The tourism rebound is set to fuel economic recovery and boost public confidence. Major international airports and land ports are expected to experience high volumes of inbound and outbound travelers. Southeast Asian countries are the top overseas destinations for Chinese travelers, and outbound travel bookings during the Spring Festival holiday have increased significantly. Inbound tourism in China is also gradually recovering, but there are still challenges in areas such as visas, payments, and transportation.

via Global Times|

#china #economic-recovery #outbound-tourism